ASIA Exam

Question 1

Sensory Level
refers to
evaluated by

Answer 1

Refers to the most caudal (lowest) segment of the spinal cord with normal sensory function on each side of the body

Evaluated via a key sensory point within each of the 28 dermatomes on the R and L (light touch, sharp/dull) and deep anal sensation

Question 2

Motor Level
refers to
performed by

Answer 2

Refers to the most caudal (lowest) segment with normal motor function on each side of the body

Performed by examining myotomes in UE and LE, as well as voluntary anal contraction

Question 3

dermatome exam scoring

Answer 3

2= normal sensation
1=altered sensation
0 = absent sensation

Question 4

motor exam
Testing differs in 3 ways than standard MMT

Answer 4

Entire exam in supine
No + or – scores
Option for documenting “NT”